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ALC Keypal Net English
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Free service that introduces English speakers to Japanese pen pals.
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Annexcafe.
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A moderated, Japanese general discussion group, to make Japanese friends and learn about the beauty and culture of Japan.
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At Iguider's in Japan
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A non-profit consulting site that aims at promoting business, tourism, cultural exchange and mutual cooperation between Morocco and Japan among other east Asian countries.
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Bangladesh Association at Saitama (BAS)
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Group to improve social interactions, and introduce Bangladesh culture to Japanese and others.
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Beware of Using Logic in Japan
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Book excerpt on the differences in how Japanese and westerns use logic and interpret situations.
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Celtic Festivals Japan
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Celebrates and promotes Celtic culture in Japan. Has festivals organised by a team of volunteers and held annually in Tokyo.
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Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
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Supports current trends in internationalization and seeks to promote further developments. Implements the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
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Foreign Correspondent
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Free listings for snail-mail Japanese penpals.
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Gaijin Finder
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A mobile website that for the purposes of language and cultural exchange between Japanese for foreigners. Also provides e-mail addresses.
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Gaijin-san Club
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Site in English and Japanese for those wishing to practice Japanese, find pen-pals, and ask about Japan.
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Hello-Worldz
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Free English and Japanese personal classifieds site via cell phones or computer.
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Hiragana Times Friends
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Offers free registration for penpal match-ups.
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International Association of Chigasaki
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Non-profit organization that arranges home and school visits, cultural and language classes. Located near Tokyo.
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International Party
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Organizes periodic international parties in Tokyo and Osaka. With BBS, FAQ, map and access information, and links.
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Japan Interactive
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Information on Japanese foods, lifestyle, culture, language, with pictures of Japan, mailing list, chat, bbs, and pen pals.
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Michiko's Tea House
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A forum BBS for cultural exchange and discussion about Japan.
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Sakura Japanese and American Pen Pals
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Japanese and American free site for e-mail and penpals.
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The Japan Page
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A website for people looking for a Japanese pen pal.
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World Friend Network
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Specializes in offering communication opportunities between English and Japanese speakers. Includes pen pals, chat, bulletin board and a number of cultural sharing features.
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Yorihuzi
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Serves as a meeting place for Japanese looking for pen pals and people looking for Japanese pen pals.
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Your Japanese Guests
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An account of what happens when Japanese and Americans meet.
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YY Club
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Circle for communicating between foreign residents in Japan and Japanese with a monthly meeting.
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Belgium Japan Association Youth Committee
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Created to reinforce relations between Belgian and Japanese. Organizes events and gatherings to exchange interests, experiences, languages, and culture.
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Hello Penpal
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Includes regularly e-mailed database of possible penpals as well as a BBS.
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House; Flat and Apartment sharing
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BBS for English speakers to experience cultural and language exchanges by rooming with Japanese in Tokyo.
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Japanese Homestay Experience
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Shows points of views from both homestay family and participant, and pitfalls to avoid.
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Letsdating
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Easy to use bilingual personals site for anyone in Japan. Works with computers or cell phones.
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Shirase.com
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Offers BBS for Japanese house sharing and language exchanges.
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Spiritual Refugee
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Essay by artist Junko Chodos on being Japanese and encountering western culture.
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Transjaws
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Japanese penpal introductions and Japan information site.
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